Can travelers bring or use vapes, IQOS devices, or hookahs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

From messages by 2 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 25 days ago

TL;DR

No. Since 1 January 2025, Vietnam has banned the import, sale, possession, transport, and use of vapes, IQOS devices, heated-tobacco sticks, and hookahs. Devices may be confiscated at the border, and possession or use can result in a VND 3–5 million fine.

What the community said

Do not bring a vape, IQOS device, heated-tobacco sticks, or a hookah to Ho Chi Minh City: importing them into Vietnam has been banned since 1 January 2025. Border authorities commonly confiscate devices and consumables.

31 days ago Ban effective 1 January 2025

Even if you already have the device, do not keep or use it: the stated penalty is VND 3–5 million, with the vape or IQOS device confiscated and destroyed.

44 days ago VND 3–5 million fine

Apartment hosts, cafés, and bars should not allow guests to use vapes on their premises: permitting use can carry a VND 5–10 million fine.

52 days ago VND 5–10 million fine